Horse Riding and Training
Two common mistakes that I see in the back-up are poor timing of the release and asking the horse to…
When improving your horse’s stop, it is important to have more than one way to ask for it. I have…
When working with horses, we all know it’s important to have patience, but sometimes it can feel like a struggle.…
I’ve been busy. Horse show season has begun, and that means that I’m spending at least one weekend a month…
Showmanship competition reflects how a well-trained horse should behave on the ground. Every horse should be easy to handle, work…
There is a lot to learn when you’re starting out in showmanship. It takes time and practice to become familiar…
Becky Holder and off-track Thoroughbred Courageous Comet compete at the highest level of eventing. Photo: Leslie Potter If you’re in…
Farewell frigid temperatures, frozen water buckets, winter blankets, gray skies and brown pastures. Hello, spring! It's what we've all been…
Q: I am a very small adult rider so I can ride larger ponies. I recently started riding a 14.2-hand…
Q: I want to trail ride, so my husband bought me a six-year-old mare. For the most part, she seems…